2013 Q1 Contest

Full Frame (Black and White)

Judges Comments

Wonderful image of this family. From the elderly relative to the youngest child the focus is on the bride. The bride looks so regal and deep in thought. Very nice use of composition and angle. Nice to see the action from below.

The attendants and onlookers prepare a bride for a wedding. Each eye and gesture focused on the bride.

Judges Comments

Love the juxtaposition between the two faces. Black and white really brought out the lines of the woman's face on the right and lets the viewer know she's got lots of stories to tell.

Lovely, lovely image of the bride and what I presume is her grandmother. Each arch of the heads leads you to another arch which leads the viewer to the final encompassing arch of the church. The arm of the bride creates an angle to slice the entire image in two. Very well composed and yet the emotion and connection of the subjects hits the viewer first.

Judges Comments

Every inch of this photo is perfect. The bride and groom flanked by the band, the shadow of the bride and groom holding hands at the front center of the image, the trail of family behind the couple. It truly is a fine example of the decisive moment with every corner of space used to the fullest. Each segment of the image can be sliced to show a perfect angle. Well done!!

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